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It says 100 ft from any RESIDENCE. Since they are 93 feet from the property line, unless his house is 7' or less from the property line, that is not an issue. Get written permission (preferably notorized) from your other neighbors who are closer. Also, "At Large" almost always means unrestrained and OFF OF YOUR PROPERTY--in other words, wandering through the neighborhood. Unless it is specifically defined as something else in your code, they cannot be "at large" if they are on your own property.
Is there anything about noise nuisances or animal noises in your ordinances? Also, look up your due process procedure to challenge the ticket/order. Except in the case of imminent danger or emergency, I do not see how they can give you only 3 days. Your animals are not being cited as dangerous or vicious, so what is their grounds for the 3 days?
And DO file the harassment/stalking complaint.
I have THAT statement in my ordiance, it MUST be a living residence such as a house or someone living ABOVE a garage. If he does not LIVE in the buildings except his OWN house, then you have the legal right to have chickens. A garage, a shed, greenhouse or any non permanent fixture that is NOT a living (eating, sleeping, farting) building would NOT be considered a residence.
Some laws are so vague in the term "residence" meaning people LIVING in the house or a outbuilding such as garages and sheds would consider a living residence. It really isn't livable unless someone installs plumbing and sleeping in that garage.
So if his OWN house (the one he eats, breathes and sleeps in) is at or more than 100 feet, then he is out of luck.
Three days is too short for some vicious chickens! That is a laugh!!! I can understand if he thinks your roos are fighting birds and you have been using them for fighting then he got that right to have you get rid of the birds. I would fight to keep the girls and tell the judge that you are planning on getting the roos butchered for food for your own family.
I love the idea of having a voice (roo-activated) rooster yard ornament LOL! Oh boy!
He should be charged for trespassing to take pics, any sane judge will see that he will be asked how did he acquire the pictures and did he get the permission from you?
Hope you can fight this out!